Advisory Board

In 2004, the Gladstone Mayor and City Council created a five-member Advisory Board to guide Gladstone Theatre in the Park. Founders Van and Susie Ibsen served as non-voting members until they retired from the program in 2014, and they continue to support GTIP as sponsors.

 

Current Board Members

​Tom Barton (Chair), Juliana Johnson, Amber Affleck, Carrie Emmons and Emma Kitelinger

Non-voting members: Jordan Brown, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts; Shelly Hersh, Recreation Superintendent and Danielle Trebus, Artistic Director

 

Past Board Members

Jenny Kessler (2004-2010), Michelle Amos (2004-2013), Becky Clark (2004-2016), Julie Crawford (2004-2017), Lenette Johnson (2004-2017), Carolyn Meyer (2017), Teresa Farley (2011-2020), Chelsea Rhodes (2014-2022), Brett Buffum (2020-2022), Sarah Burgen (2023-2025)

Thank you to everyone who has served!